Evidence supporting the use of: Ceylon Spinach
For the health condition: Influenza

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba), also known as Malabar spinach, is used in traditional medicine systems in various parts of Asia and Africa. In traditional practices, its leaves and stems are sometimes employed as remedies for fever, coughs, and respiratory ailments, which could be associated with influenza-like symptoms. However, there is a lack of direct and robust clinical evidence from scientific studies to support its effectiveness specifically against influenza virus infection. The traditional rationale often cites its general anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties, as well as its content of vitamins and antioxidants, as beneficial for recovery from infections.

Despite these traditional uses, peer-reviewed scientific literature does not provide substantial evidence of antiviral activity of Ceylon Spinach against influenza viruses. Most studies on Basella alba focus on its nutritional value or general antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties, rather than direct effects on influenza or similar viral pathogens. Thus, while it is justified by tradition in some cultures to use Ceylon Spinach for influenza-like symptoms, the supporting evidence is weak, and its efficacy for this purpose has not been scientifically validated.

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